Thorens TD 160

[SteveH1960]

Just been messing with my TD-160. It’s now mounted in a Russ Collinson plinth, black Perspex top and an RB2000 tonearm. It’s a none bounce mod so it doesn’t jump around a lot, I prefer it. Just got some finishing off to do then I can put it through it’s paces!!




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[SteveH1960]

Just been messing with my TD-160. It’s now mounted in a Russ Collinson plinth, black Perspex top and an RB2000 tonearm. It’s a none bounce mod so it doesn’t jump around a lot, I prefer it. Just got some finishing off to do then I can put it through it’s paces!!




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First Play tonight, very pleased with the power behind the music, it seems more rich across the board compared to my LPT/ RB250 set up. Same cartridge at the moment VM-750SH.


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[Lawrence001]

You're just fishing for compliments aren't you?? Well I'm not going to give you any. Only because I'm so jealous!!

[SteveH1960]

You're just fishing for compliments aren't you?? Well I'm not going to give you any. Only because I'm so jealous!!

Think I need to change the colour of the white part of the plinth?


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[Lawrence001]

Think I need to change the colour of the white part of the plinth?


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No I like the contrast of the black perspex and white plinth. Is the plinth glossy piano white? If not then that's the only thing I'd do.

[Light Capture]

I'm kind of curious, doesn't it defeat the purpose of owning a Thorens TD160 if you don't use the integrated suspension?
As far as esthetics, the silver tonearm and plater looks good against a gloss black deck.
BTW, is that a Thorens paper sticker labeling your deck?

[SteveH1960]

No I like the contrast of the black perspex and white plinth. Is the plinth glossy piano white? If not then that's the only thing I'd do.

It will be piano gloss when I get round to polishing it!! Just got a bit giddy when I put it together.


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[SteveH1960]

I'm kind of curious, doesn't it defeat the purpose of owning a Thorens TD160 if you don't use the integrated suspension?
As far as esthetics, the silver tonearm and plater looks good against a gloss black deck.
BTW, is that a Thorens paper sticker labeling your deck?

I’m not very good with bouncy decks, it does have a bit of bounce, I just doubled the springs and because of the top they needed to be compressed more. The Thorens badge is CNC cut out black plastic with a brushed aluminium skin.


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[moodybuilder]

Really liked my td160 great fun deck a good cheap upgrade was to dampen the outside detachable part of the platter,
Regards Phil

[SteveH1960]

Really liked my td160 great fun deck a good cheap upgrade was to dampen the outside detachable part of the platter,
Regards Phil

It sounds very good put damping material on the sub frame. It runs quietly and the RB2000 is a seriously good arm. Going to try my uni pivot on it, just as a comparison.


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